We are the East Radnor Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
A circular walk through the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. From the car park we follow the Mordiford Loop Walk over Backbury HIll to the hamlet of Checkley, crossing Joneshill Farm, a Nature Reserve managed by Plantlife. We head south through Haugh Woods, picking up some of the Wye Valley Walk before entering Nupend Wood, an SSSI managed by the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, and part of the Woolhope Dome Living Landscape. From Fownhope Park Woods we pick up the Wye Valley Walk again to the conservation village of Mordiford, home of the famous Mordiford Dragon, walking over Marion's Hill back to the car park. Stunning Herefordshire meadowland and ancient woods, home to rare orchids and butterflies.
The car park is best reached from the A38 Hereford/Ledbury road. Take the exit signed Dormington and Mordiford and look for the sign on the left to Checkley. A narrow, hilly road with 2 sharp bends, will take you up to the Swardon Quarry car park
